BSAST in Technical Studies

The Bachelor Science in Applied Science and Technology in Technical Studies is a 120-credit program designed to prepare students with diversified knowledge within applied science and technology. This degree is designed for students in multiple disciplinary occupations, such as technical supervisors responsible for mechanical and electrical operations; clinical supervisors responsible for radiation protection, radiations therapy, and medical imaging; and technologists responsible for troubleshooting of electrical, mechanical, and programmable logic interfaces. A total of 18 Area of Study credits must be from 300/400 level courses.

Subject/Category

Credits

I. General Education Requirements

60

A. Intellectual and Practical Skills

15

Written Communication

(6)

Oral Communication

(3)

Quantitative Literacy

(3)

Information Literacy

(3)

B. Civic and Global Learning

9

Diversity

(3)

Ethics

(3)

Civic Engagement

(3)

C. Knowledge of Human Cultures

9

D. Understanding the Physical and Natural World

8

E. Mathematics

3

F. General Education Electives

16

II. Area of Study: Technical Studies

45

A. Technical Core

6

Project Management

(3)

Current Trends & Applications

(3)

B. Technical Discipline
Technical Courses:
A total of 12 area of study credits must be from 300 or 400 level courses

21 credits from a single discipline

18 credits from other applied science and technology disciplines

39

III. Electives

15

Total

120

Degree Requirements

Credits

The following courses are required for the BSAST Degree in Technical Studies and can be fulfilled in either the General Education or Electives sections of the degree chart.

23

Technical Writing

(3)

Computer Concepts (CIS-107) or above

(3)

Statistics

(3)

College Algebra

(3)

Higher Level Math above College Algebra

(3)

General Chemistry I with Lab or General Physics I with Lab

(4)

General Chemistry II with Lab or General Physics II with Lab

(4)

How Students Earn Credit in the Area of Study: Students may earn credits by selected licenses, certifications, related military or industrial training, transfer credits, Thomas Edison State University courses or Prior Learning Assessment (PLA).

Note: Courses listed in the Area of Study are offered as a guide. Other courses may also be considered appropriate for the program. The inclusion of similar courses must be reviewed by the Evaluation team. Students must submit their program plan for review to ensure that course selection is appropriate for the degree.